what a cool mini documentary. im fascinated w baltimore history, the forgotten photos and stories most of us never know about when it comes to these places. its so sad that this once vibrant and safe area of old baltimore has been ruined by drugs, crime and corruption and by people with zero respect. yes, hampden is cleaning up and is now being recognized as an art sector/hip place to hang out with its cool bars, cafes, bistros and eclectic shops and restaurants. thanks for posting.
For the most part I really enjoyed this... hell my car is in it briefly. Love the interview with Jack. My only complaint is that when the voice says something to the effect of new people whose hearts aren't in the community, the shop and people you show are two of Hampden's biggest supporters and advocates. That sentiment definitely describes some business owners that go without naming but definitely not the family at Charlotte Elliott. They are fantastic.
I love Hampden! I was born here in the 70's and only moved out for a short time and I still loving living in this part of Baltimore city. These days it is geared more for the artsy/musician crowd and that works for me! I do miss some of the older spots but you can't stop time. It is true that families stay around. My great-grandparents lived here then my grandparents and many of their brothers and sisters and then my father meet my mom in this town and they married and lived here as well.
So your part of a long generation of Hampden people you say. What street did you grow up on? I worked in Hampden for many many years back in the 70's.
I grew up in Hampden in the late 50's and early 60's. Hankin Bros. was the best place to by Clothes. Howard Heiss Jewlery Store. I bought many watches there. Anyone remember Bernsteins Furniture, and Blucher's Appliance Store? I still have an old desk fan from Blucher's. Saturday Afternoon's at the Hampden and Ideal Theatres, thats where I had my first Date. Great times back then, and even though I now live in Pennsylvania. I will always have fond Memories of growing up in Hampden.
Yes I remember Hankins, the two cousins owned that place, right next door to zismos. How about reeds pharmacy? The Hampden Food Market, do you remember who owned that place?
oh yeah hansens store... buying penny candy... or the fruit stand sto get a lemon and peppermint sticks.... the big christmas party on chestnet avenue... walking to scholl at the old #55 and seeing the new one built... Mrs. Moorefield was my favorite teacher.. Mrs Miller was my kindergarden teacher... oh and making snow caves with the snow at rotunda mall that they pushed to the end of parking lot... heih's ice cream i believe it was called.... dang memories...
I grew up in Hampden in the 70's... getting a snow ball from the snow ball stand in the back alley from keswick rd.. going to the big pool in the summer and standing in line at the rec center for a box lunch or going to pollock johnnies... grocery shopping at e-zee and walking home fast to be there when they delivered them... playing at the park on keswick rd or climbing the monument... and riding my inner tude or trash can lid down the hill behind the park when it snowed. so many memories....
There also use to be another E-ZEE market where the Rite-Aid is. Where Frazier's is now use to be Ye-Eat Shop at least that's what it was in the 80s when I was growing up, and Frazier's use to be down on the corner of 32nd and Elm Ave. from the 50s until it closed.
Nope before it was E-ZEE market it was the A&P Grocery. The 7-11 on the corner of 36th and Falls was the yellow and green B & P gas station. Yup, a gas station on the avenue. Before the Farm store on the corner of 36th and Roland it was a Sandlers then it was an Odd Lot. Long time ago. I still remember the arcade we used to go to on 36th. There was the Tarrot Shop on the 800 block and there was an arcade on the corner of Hickory and 36th. It started with a B. Any help?
They really do need some new stores though. I'm tired of all the junk and art stores. The crazy parking that they put in is wack too. I remember when they used to put thouse big candy canes and bells on the telephones around Christmas. Now that is one thing that I'd like to see come back.
Its a damn shame how much hampden has went from something to nothing. Im sorry but i dont think its right how the yuppies moved in a took over the whole community with no regards of the current residents.
I agree times change Hampden use to be safe not uncoomon to leave the doors uplocked... kids playing and parents filled safe letting the out now pich folks and yuppees have taken over old stores and old memories changing.... landmarks... all gone... but at least we have our memories they cant take them....
Thanks, it meant to be short had 3 days to put it together. I know I can further this video but I need more images of older Hampden. And more porch type interviews. I also need to pay a visit down to the central branch of Enoch Pratt Free library and seek out the photos you mention.
Nice video. I would have liked to see more pictures of Old Hampden though to bring back some memories. You missed so many things. The Wine Source used to be E-ZEE market. G.C. Muphy's was where that big antique store is now. I used to buy model cars there. Holy Frijoles was a Little Tavern Burger. The Royal Farm was Sandlers. The 7-11 was BP Gas Station. Kings Pizza was Reynolds Restaurant. The other antique place was the movie theater. Polock Johnnies was on the Ave. Cavaco's and A & P Grocery.
I loved G.C Murphy's, I used to go their after school and look around when my grandmother was alive. We also used to go to the Salvation Army (which was located where the Woodwards antique store is now and where the Ideal Theater was). I live on the street just behind the avenue, so it was and still is very convenient to get around and enjoy hampden. I would have also like to see more pictures of Old Hampden, it would bring back some not-so-distant memories since I'm only a teen. Ah, good times!
what a cool mini documentary. im fascinated w baltimore history, the forgotten photos and stories most of us never know about when it comes to these places. its so sad that this once vibrant and safe area of old baltimore has been ruined by drugs, crime and corruption and by people with zero respect. yes, hampden is cleaning up and is now being recognized as an art sector/hip place to hang out with its cool bars, cafes, bistros and eclectic shops and restaurants. thanks for posting.
johnnyalonso1 1 month ago
For the most part I really enjoyed this... hell my car is in it briefly. Love the interview with Jack. My only complaint is that when the voice says something to the effect of new people whose hearts aren't in the community, the shop and people you show are two of Hampden's biggest supporters and advocates. That sentiment definitely describes some business owners that go without naming but definitely not the family at Charlotte Elliott. They are fantastic.
amyblueshoes 5 months ago
Hampden fucking sucks.
merlindsbest 1 year ago
I love Hampden! I was born here in the 70's and only moved out for a short time and I still loving living in this part of Baltimore city. These days it is geared more for the artsy/musician crowd and that works for me! I do miss some of the older spots but you can't stop time. It is true that families stay around. My great-grandparents lived here then my grandparents and many of their brothers and sisters and then my father meet my mom in this town and they married and lived here as well.
pitbrand 2 years ago
So your part of a long generation of Hampden people you say. What street did you grow up on? I worked in Hampden for many many years back in the 70's.
TheShipin 2 years ago
Great video! Grew up in Hampden in the 80's. I live far, far away now. This really takes me back!
jennijake7679 2 years ago
iam moving back this month. ( So Happy) iam in the burgh right now.
the last time i was there was when we had that big storm of 96. so much has changed.
BmoreRavensOnline 2 years ago
where should a musician move to in hampden? are there any bars there?
shutdownthefed 2 years ago
I grew up in Hampden in the late 50's and early 60's. Hankin Bros. was the best place to by Clothes. Howard Heiss Jewlery Store. I bought many watches there. Anyone remember Bernsteins Furniture, and Blucher's Appliance Store? I still have an old desk fan from Blucher's. Saturday Afternoon's at the Hampden and Ideal Theatres, thats where I had my first Date. Great times back then, and even though I now live in Pennsylvania. I will always have fond Memories of growing up in Hampden.
Coastercarl 2 years ago 2
@Coastercarl
Yes I remember Hankins, the two cousins owned that place, right next door to zismos. How about reeds pharmacy? The Hampden Food Market, do you remember who owned that place?
TheShipin 2 years ago
The guy in the picture @ 7:06 is Jerry. I remember him.
upinflamezzz 2 years ago
I remember buying doughnuts for 13 cents at the New System in 1974 and eating chili dogs at the El Paso.
blipperUT 2 years ago
oh yeah hansens store... buying penny candy... or the fruit stand sto get a lemon and peppermint sticks.... the big christmas party on chestnet avenue... walking to scholl at the old #55 and seeing the new one built... Mrs. Moorefield was my favorite teacher.. Mrs Miller was my kindergarden teacher... oh and making snow caves with the snow at rotunda mall that they pushed to the end of parking lot... heih's ice cream i believe it was called.... dang memories...
lizzymae1971 2 years ago
I grew up in Hampden in the 70's... getting a snow ball from the snow ball stand in the back alley from keswick rd.. going to the big pool in the summer and standing in line at the rec center for a box lunch or going to pollock johnnies... grocery shopping at e-zee and walking home fast to be there when they delivered them... playing at the park on keswick rd or climbing the monument... and riding my inner tude or trash can lid down the hill behind the park when it snowed. so many memories....
lizzymae1971 2 years ago
Yes they did deliver groceries and I remember building some great snow castles up on the Rotunda lot. I'm sure we probablt know each other.
upinflamezzz 2 years ago
beautiful. if you need photos of hampden hit me up
uptehpunxxx 2 years ago
There also use to be another E-ZEE market where the Rite-Aid is. Where Frazier's is now use to be Ye-Eat Shop at least that's what it was in the 80s when I was growing up, and Frazier's use to be down on the corner of 32nd and Elm Ave. from the 50s until it closed.
dreadswench 3 years ago
Nope before it was E-ZEE market it was the A&P Grocery. The 7-11 on the corner of 36th and Falls was the yellow and green B & P gas station. Yup, a gas station on the avenue. Before the Farm store on the corner of 36th and Roland it was a Sandlers then it was an Odd Lot. Long time ago. I still remember the arcade we used to go to on 36th. There was the Tarrot Shop on the 800 block and there was an arcade on the corner of Hickory and 36th. It started with a B. Any help?
upinflamezzz 3 years ago
I think the arcade was towards Roland and 36th, 36 and Hickory was Pollack Johnnies on one side, and a coffee shop on the other side called "Petes"
TheShipin 2 years ago
They really do need some new stores though. I'm tired of all the junk and art stores. The crazy parking that they put in is wack too. I remember when they used to put thouse big candy canes and bells on the telephones around Christmas. Now that is one thing that I'd like to see come back.
upinflamezzz 3 years ago
Its a damn shame how much hampden has went from something to nothing. Im sorry but i dont think its right how the yuppies moved in a took over the whole community with no regards of the current residents.
bigduey69 3 years ago 4
I would give you ten thumbs up for that comment if I could! I totally agree....
soyanoli 3 years ago
thanks lol
bigduey69 3 years ago
I agree times change Hampden use to be safe not uncoomon to leave the doors uplocked... kids playing and parents filled safe letting the out now pich folks and yuppees have taken over old stores and old memories changing.... landmarks... all gone... but at least we have our memories they cant take them....
lizzymae1971 2 years ago
yes.
blipperUT 2 years ago
Two photos near the end theis piece by Katie Brennan are mistitled. Teh correct tiles should be "We're Working for
Jesus" and "Lunch Break", respectively.
jjwoodee 3 years ago
Thanks, it meant to be short had 3 days to put it together. I know I can further this video but I need more images of older Hampden. And more porch type interviews. I also need to pay a visit down to the central branch of Enoch Pratt Free library and seek out the photos you mention.
jjwoodee 3 years ago
Nice video. I would have liked to see more pictures of Old Hampden though to bring back some memories. You missed so many things. The Wine Source used to be E-ZEE market. G.C. Muphy's was where that big antique store is now. I used to buy model cars there. Holy Frijoles was a Little Tavern Burger. The Royal Farm was Sandlers. The 7-11 was BP Gas Station. Kings Pizza was Reynolds Restaurant. The other antique place was the movie theater. Polock Johnnies was on the Ave. Cavaco's and A & P Grocery.
upinflamezzz 3 years ago
I loved G.C Murphy's, I used to go their after school and look around when my grandmother was alive. We also used to go to the Salvation Army (which was located where the Woodwards antique store is now and where the Ideal Theater was). I live on the street just behind the avenue, so it was and still is very convenient to get around and enjoy hampden. I would have also like to see more pictures of Old Hampden, it would bring back some not-so-distant memories since I'm only a teen. Ah, good times!
updownturnaround 3 years ago